I bought a 2007 Yamaha YZF R600S in June of 2008. It was cheaper because of the fact it was leftover from the year before, but because I didn’t feel like paying a lot for my first bike, I ended up picking it. I am very impressed with the whole bike. It is very reliable and the performance is nothing to laugh at. I have ridden it a lot since I got it. I went on two long distance trips; one to Vermont from Connecticut and another to Massachusetts and back. I also meet with the locals on Sunday mornings and we go pretty fast through the backroads in New York. It keeps up with other 600s without a problem and even gives my friend’s 750 a run for his money. It is excellent in the handling department and it starts every time I hit that button on the bars. It really is a great bike for the money. If you are thinking about buying a beginner’s bike that has enough gusto to stay with the big boys, then I would definitely recommend the Yamaha YZF-R6S.
Upgrades/Accessories: Shortened the stock pipe 9 inches (sounds incredible) and slapped a gripper on the tank. I wax it and clean it every time I ride it. Possibly a fuel management system or performance pipe in the future.
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